Blue Cheese and Dried Cranberry Tossed Salad

Blue Cheese and Dried Cranberry Tossed Salad
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    145

Elevate your everyday salad with this vibrant creation! The creamy tang of blue cheese dances with the sweet-tart chew of dried cranberries, all nestled amongst crisp romaine and crunchy pecans. A simple balsamic vinaigrette ties it all together in perfect harmony. Get ready for rave reviews!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    19 g
  • Cholesterol
    8 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    520 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins In a large salad bowl, create a bed of chopped romaine lettuce. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 3 mins Scatter the halved grape tomatoes and thinly sliced cucumber evenly over the lettuce. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Sprinkle the toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and crumbled blue cheese generously throughout the salad. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Just before serving, drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine. Be careful not to overdress the salad. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

For a vegetarian option, ensure your blue cheese is made with vegetarian rennet.
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, or until fragrant, for enhanced flavor.
Feel free to substitute different types of nuts, such as walnuts or almonds, based on your preference.
If you don't have balsamic vinaigrette, you can make your own by whisking together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 48 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Vida Cronin

    The blue cheese is a bit strong for my taste, but overall a very good salad. Next time I might try a milder cheese.

  • Cornell Medhurst

    I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal, and it was delicious!

  • Keara Stroman

    This salad was a HUGE hit at my potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.

  • Camren Prohaskamedhurst

    I made this for a dinner party and it was gone in minutes. So easy to make and looks so impressive!

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